The Story Behind
A Newly Constructed Trophy Estate Atop Ashley Ridge
There are homes that impress, and then there are homes that endure in memory long after the tour concludes. This Ashley Ridge estate belongs firmly to the latter category — a newly constructed work of architectural ambition set behind the private gates of Hidden Hills, where a stone-and-glass facade announces both the scale and the sensibility of what lies within.
The arrival sequence alone sets an unmistakable tone. A circular paver driveway leads to a grand entrance framed by meticulous landscaping, and beyond the custom front door, a soaring two-story foyer reveals itself beneath a full glass ceiling that floods the space with open sky. At the center of this entry courtyard stands a living tree rooted in a gravel bed — a design gesture that immediately signals this home's commitment to blurring the line between architecture and nature.
The open floor plan unfolds with remarkable fluency. The great room is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace wall on one side and an entire elevation of sliding glass walls on the other, dissolving the boundary between the interior and the landscaped grounds beyond. Adjacent to this central gathering space, a glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled wine display serves as both functional cellar and sculptural focal point, accompanied by a dedicated bar with illuminated open shelving — a living lounge designed for effortless, elevated entertaining.
The kitchen is a study in considered proportion. A marble waterfall island with counter seating serves as its centerpiece, flanked by warm wood cabinetry, integrated appliances, and a dramatic marble backsplash. A fully equipped butler's pantry and separate catering kitchen ensure that events of any scale are executed without disruption to the main living spaces.
Downstairs, a state-of-the-art home theater delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience through tiered seating, acoustic fabric wall panels, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, and a full projection wall. A sunlit private office with dramatic black-paneled walls and picture windows offers a space equally suited to focused work or quiet reflection. The gym features floor-to-ceiling mirrored walls and glass doors that open directly to the grounds, while a cedar sauna and steam shower complete a wellness suite of genuine resort caliber.
Upstairs, the vaulted den with open-beam ceilings and a full wall of glass provides a dramatic perch above the estate's grounds. The primary suite is an architectural sanctuary unto itself — vaulted ceilings, a linear fireplace, custom walk-in dressing rooms, and two separate marble-clad bathrooms each appointed with a freestanding soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower. The private balcony extends the suite's reach outward, framing panoramic views of rolling hills and the distant city lights below.
Beyond the glass walls, the resort-style backyard delivers on every promise. The zero-edge infinity pool traces the horizon against the hillside landscape, while more than 2,000 square feet of covered outdoor living space — anchored by a stone fireplace and a fully appointed barbecue kitchen — creates an al fresco environment of rare sophistication. Expansive manicured lawns complete a setting designed for both grand entertaining and quiet, unhurried living. This is a home where every detail earns its place.
Hidden Hills is one of the most deliberately preserved residential communities in Los Angeles County — a small, fully gated city of approximately 1,900 residents incorporated in 1961 with an explicit mandate to maintain its rural, equestrian character amid the sprawl of the surrounding region. That mandate has held. Nestled in the western reaches of the San Fernando Valley along the Ventura County border, Hidden Hills remains a community of wide lots, white rail fencing, horse trails, and a quiet that feels genuinely earned given its proximity to one of the world's largest metropolitan areas.
The community operates through a homeowners association that governs aesthetic standards, maintains the private road network, and oversees the equestrian infrastructure that defines much of Hidden Hills' identity. Residents have access to miles of private riding and walking trails that wind through the community's hilly terrain, along with tennis courts, a community center, and a pool — amenities that reinforce the sense of a self-contained, intentional neighborhood rather than simply a collection of large homes.
Ashley Ridge, where this estate is situated, represents one of Hidden Hills' most coveted addresses. Positioned at elevation, the street commands the kind of unobstructed hillside and city-light views that become a defining feature of daily life — visible from interior rooms, from the primary suite balcony, and most dramatically from the infinity pool's edge as it traces the horizon at dusk.
The location's practical advantages are equally compelling. The Ventura Freeway provides direct access to both the Westside and the broader Los Angeles basin, while Calabasas — the neighboring city immediately to the south — offers a curated selection of upscale retail, dining, and services. The Commons at Calabasas, an open-air lifestyle center, places restaurants, boutiques, and everyday conveniences within minutes of the property. Westfield Topanga and The Village at Topanga, two of the region's premier shopping destinations, are similarly accessible.
For families, the area falls within the Las Virgenes Unified School District, consistently regarded as one of the strongest public school districts in Los Angeles County, and is also proximate to a number of well-regarded private institutions. The broader Calabasas and Hidden Hills corridor has long attracted entertainment industry professionals, athletes, and executives drawn by the combination of privacy, security, and a lifestyle that genuinely differs from the density of the city proper.
The natural environment surrounding Hidden Hills adds another dimension to the appeal. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area lies immediately to the south, offering thousands of acres of hiking, riding, and open space that effectively create a permanent greenbelt along the community's perimeter. Malibu's coastline — with its beaches, restaurants, and coastal trails — is reachable in under thirty minutes via Malibu Canyon Road, providing a seamless connection between the hills and the sea.
To live in Hidden Hills is to occupy a particular and increasingly rare position: genuinely private, authentically pastoral, and yet fully connected to everything that defines life in greater Los Angeles. This estate, on one of the community's most distinguished streets, represents that position at its finest.
Featured Highlights
Curated Content • Presented by Adi Livyatan

















































